Beam: meaning, definitions and examples
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beam
[ biหm ]
construction
A long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the weight of a structure such as a roof or bridge.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The beams of the old barn were starting to rot.
- They used steel beams to construct the new bridge.
light
A ray or shaft of light.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sun's beams filtered through the trees.
- The lighthouse beam guided ships safely to shore.
Translations
Translations of the word "beam" in other languages:
๐ต๐น viga
- raio
- feixe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเคฃ
- เคฌเฅเคฎ
- เคถเคนเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Balken
๐ฎ๐ฉ balok
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะผัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ belka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆข (ใฏใ, hari)
๐ซ๐ท poutre
๐ช๐ธ viga
๐น๐ท kiriล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุนุงุน
๐จ๐ฟ trรกm
๐ธ๐ฐ lรบฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆข (liรกng)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพarek
๐ฎ๐ธ geisli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำัะปะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผa
๐ฒ๐ฝ viga
Word origin
The word 'beam' originated from Old English 'beam', meaning tree, beam of light, or ray of light. Over time, its meaning expanded to include a structural support piece and a radiant smile. The versatility of this word reflects its long history and importance in both physical and metaphorical contexts.